TheGreek Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I was talking to Nick Smith (Doctor of the Bass) the other day and he was telling me about his new shop in Peterborough. He is the stockist for Enfield Basses (see link below), does sales (including commissions), tuition and accessories. After some discussion Nick recommended the SimS system pick ups going into my current build with Andyjr1515. Everybody who knows Nick knows what a lovely fella he is and, I'm sure, will want to support Nick in this venture. Shop details: 01733 311 469 BASS IS Unit 6 Belgic Square Peterborough PE1 5XF Email: [email protected] Enfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV8MV9WzHaA Good luck Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I never knew that little estate existed. I will try to drop by and annoy Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Nick is indeed a fine chap and I will be making the trip up to Peterborough at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'll definitely be making the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) That bass wiring is a stroke of genius. The fact that you can tell exactly what pickup is on what option, at a glance, is a brilliant idea. Ok, you may not remember how you've balanced the pickups ( bridge only, neck only, both ) as thats just a knob, but still wonderful concept The other is that the DB level sorts itself out no matter which of the single coil / split coil / humbucker combos is used. That is worth its weight in gold right there. The combination options are somewhat over the top though. Its like having 15 pickups, as he said, there are 15 different combinations to choose, although my maths says there are more Having said all that, i think the bass and Martins ideas are out of this world and would buy one in a heartbeat. Could this be unique in the bass world ? I'm sure i'm wrong , but i dont remember seeing a bass with those LED pups and those switching options anywhere before http://www.enfieldguitars.com/englishrosegallery.html Edited May 10, 2016 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Well, I have one of the very few fretless Lionhearts out there, and I'm very likely to also buy a fretted. Those pickups are phenomenal and they're great playing basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 A new bass shop is always something to celebrate. Good luck and prosperity, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I heard he was goin to be opening a shop, but wasn't aware it actually was - would have expected to see it all over his/the various fb groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Nice to know, I get down that way quite often. I'll have to swing by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Under an hour from me now I have moved so I may have to drop in at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 12 miles away from me. I will have to visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Oooh, I get to P'Boro quite a bit..I'm, def up for having a peek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Not too far from me in Northampton....Oi wallet...brace yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Spoke to Nick earlier, nearly up and running and by appointment only at first. Hope he has every success, I've known Nick for years and he is a top bloke!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Not far from me so I'll pay them a visit one day. I'm not sure I get the name though... BASS IS I assume it's play on words of 'basis' (rather than ISIS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Cheers Mick! Thanks guys! As noted above, the shop will be fully up and running by the end of this month, will be by appointment only so do contact me if you want to come check it out! I have 5 Enfield basses in stock for you to fall in love with! Contact: [email protected] 01733 311469 or 07961 880770 Cheers!!! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 PS - Bass Is, the Basis is Basses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Only about an hour from me - nearest bass shop now ...hmmmm . Is there going to be a Web page Nick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) oh great somewhere else well stocked with bass gear for me to spend money on.... Edited May 11, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' timestamp='1462918788' post='3047039'] Cheers Mick! Thanks guys! As noted above, the shop will be fully up and running by the end of this month, will be by appointment only so do contact me if you want to come check it out! I have 5 Enfield basses in stock for you to fall in love with! Contact: [email protected] 01733 311469 or 07961 880770 Cheers!!! Nick [/quote] just out of interest do you have any info on gear you will be stocking apart from the Enfield stuff (thinking amp wise) Edited May 11, 2016 by Joebethell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1462887912' post='3046649'] A new bass shop is always something to celebrate. Good luck and prosperity, Nick. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Cool! Website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks again for all the interest! I will be stocking decent secondhand bass amps to begin with, and once we get up and running I would like to talk to small independent makers of both amps and basses. The main stock selection will be in the most part my own private collection - I have far too many basses and it will be nice to take interesting basses in as trades or indeed commission sales. Enfield has a good presence and will be adding to the current selection in time! Web-wise, I will be starting a Facebook page and then a pukka site will follow, this is being done on a budget so rather than go in with massive loans or other finance, I want to build it slowly - call me old fashioned but my heart is still rooted in 1987 when I started out in bass retail aged 16 with Music Village! Hoping to recapture those magic days of bass!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheGreek Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Nick, do you have a link to the page from that magazine which featured your collection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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